Chapter 8 Short Communications: Trends on Technological Concepts

Electronically Modified Ce3+ Ion Doped 2D NiFe-LDH Nanosheets over a 1D Microfiber: A High-Performance Electrocatalyst for Overall Water Splitting

“…Apart from this electronic structural modification via doping of foreign elements, further increase in the activity and stability of the material can be achieved by making modifications in morphology and dimensions. In this aspect, nowadays, one-dimensional (1D) fibrous materials are getting more attention due to their outstanding physiochemical properties, uniform porous distribution, high active surface area, and stability. − Owing to their extraordinary physiochemical properties, this one-dimensional fibrous materials are highly useful toward sensors, catalysis, nanoreactors, drug delivery, etc. − Similarly, these materials are highly recommended for energy storage applications mainly because of their unique porous distribution, stability, and high active surface area. − Various methods are available for the synthesis of 1D fibers, such as template synthesis, solution growth method, micelle formation method, and electrospinning method. Among them, electrospinning (ES) techniques are the most predominant because of their versatility and simple approach in the synthesis of 1D fibers. , Furthermore, combining a 2D material with a 1D fibrous network provides a new way for enhancing the electrocatalytic activity and stability of the material. , The diameter and the size of the material have been modified by optimizing the physical properties such as the viscosity of the solution, controlling the flow rate, voltage and distance between the needle and the collector.…”